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Can i use hydrocortisone on an infected insect bite?
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Hydrocortisone: You can but I would not.
Answered 8/17/2017
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Yes: would help the inflammation but won't treat the infection, keep the area clean though, see your doctor if no improvement, as you may need Rx meds, good luck
Answered 8/17/2017
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